Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions at Delaware Technical Community College-Terry

Delaware Tech-Terry's Allied Health program gets graduates earning above the national median right away—$57,328 in the first year beats the typical $54,327 nationwide. The debt load of $15,150 is substantially lower than the national median of $19,113, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.26. This means graduates earn their entire debt back in roughly three months of work, a comfortable position for an associate degree program serving a population where 38% receive Pell grants.

The challenge here is modest growth potential. Earnings inch up only 3% over four years to $59,184, essentially plateauing just below the national 75th percentile. This suggests many graduates are entering roles with defined pay scales—common in diagnostic and treatment specialties—where advancement requires additional credentials rather than just experience. While this program sits in the 60th percentile among Delaware allied health programs, you're looking at a single data point since it's the only such program in the state with earnings data.

For families prioritizing quick employment with manageable debt over long-term earnings growth, this delivers. Your child would graduate with minimal financial burden and immediate earning power, but career advancement will likely require further education or specialization down the road.